Devin Stanley Email & Phone Number

Keene, NH, US

• Provide leadership and support to category managers and merchandising support
• Achieve financial goals through alternative sourcing, margin controls, ad fees, pricing, and forward buys.
• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to help execute effective plans that grow the business.
• Maximize revenue and growth by organizing and implementing key promotional events across all category teams.
• Collaborate with team members to find the best solutions for vendor issues, credit requests, paybacks, and funding tracking.
• Analyze internal/external data, including SPINS, to manage product mix, variety, and create strategic ways to grow categories.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

• Direct team of category managers in the creation and implementation of programs within their assigned categories.
• Maximize revenue and growth by promoting and executing key promotional events.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring optimal terms that support each category’s success.
• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate streamlined operations.
• Continuously monitor competitor developments and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with team members on new layouts for remodels and new stores.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

• Negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring optimal terms that support the category’s success.
• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate streamlined operations.
• Achieve financial goals and quotas by establishing category price strategies and developing innovative pricing tactics.
• Outline and communicate easy-to-use weekly merchandising strategies and plans for both merchandisers and stores.
• Serve as a liaison between stores and vendors.
• Evaluate individual product and overall portfolio P&L statements and apply this information to key business decisions.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

• Co-chaired the desk and associated responsibilities to optimize sales for Beverages, Tobacco, Beer, Liquor, and Wine.
• Tasked with annual budget and forecast management to ensure targets were met.
• Conceptualized and created marketing materials and associated programs for various categories.
• Spearheaded new initiatives for all categories to drive sales and margins.
• Amplified category growth through the successful launch of new products and existing product improvements.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

• Directed daily operations of 75+ retail employees with diverse backgrounds to ensure optimized operations and exceptional customer service.
• Identified both market and customer needs, incorporated information into store merchandising and marketing plans to boost customer satisfaction.
• Fostered a store culture that promoted the brand experience with a focus on customer service that aligned with company standards of excellence.
• Facilitated an annual increase in both sales and revenue by leading a store-wide focus on shrink reduction and inventory management.
• Allocated resources, managed P&L, and identified areas for financial improvement.
• Recruited, hired, and trained new staff members.

Abingdon, VA, US

• Partnered with store manager to effectively supervise 120+ employees.
• Exceeded sales and profitability targets with the implementation of creative marketing and sales strategies.
• Performed opening and closing functions for the store, followed all operational protocols and best practices.
• Conducted store resets throughout the regional district area.
• Mentored and coached staff to encourage professional development and facilitate employee retention.
• Attended and completed a highly detailed management training course to develop a comprehensive knowledge about each store department to run daily operations more effectively.

New York, New York, US

• Worked with clients to negotiate payment plans and resolve overdue accounts.
• Established custom payment plans to help clients avoid credit damage and bankruptcy.
• Offered one-on-one training for new staff members.
• Documented all client communications and account changes and tracked payments on delinquent accounts to ensure updated and accurate records.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General